Why PROFESSIONALS Play 100% LIVE with MainStage 3!!! (Part 1)

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I recommend the Mac Mini (2012 Version) NOT the newer models from 2014/15...
Mac Mini VS Macbook:
1. Dollar to Dollar the Mac Mini + Monitor + keyboard + trackpad is less expensive than a comparable Macbook Pro with similar specs.
2. If something happens to my monitor/keyboard/trackpad, I can easily and quickly pick up another one from a store nearby... If something happens to the screen on a Macbook, I'd be without my entire computer until it is repaired.
3. For some reason, EVERY Macbook I've owned, I have to buy multiple power cables (strange, but I haven't had this problem with my Macbook Air... also, EVERY Macbook Pro that I've owned (3 different ones) all have had to go to the Apple store for one reason or another, from a faulty screen to the motherboard, to the keyboard keys being stuck, or popped off...etc....
4. I ONLY prefer the Macbook over the Mac Mini in the area of "convenience"... You can simply turn the Macbook and get started on your work, without any cables or wires... The Mac Mini has to be powered up via a power cable at all times... So, I only travel and use it at home and at church - what I did was I purchase an extra power cable, 2 monitors, 2 keyboards and 2 trackpads... One stays at home and the other remains at church, so I just grab the box and throw it in my back - no cables, nothing but the Mac Mini!!! ;)
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@SilverLocs6474 8 лет назад

Sir, this video alone has revolutionized my teaching techniques to my music ministry. you have opened a new door for me to teach music, parts and nuances. thank you very much.

@lrodriguez34 9 лет назад

Thanks for the info! I'm looking forward to using this live at church soon. I wanted to let you know I watched this video a second time, but just to hear you play. That progression you used touched my soul, man... Keep up the great work!

@EzraBufford 5 лет назад

Your nice chords inspired me to turn around to my keyboard and record the hymn 'Come Thou Fount'. Awesome doc!

@scthomasiiministries 5 лет назад

I know I'm very late on this, but that chord progression puts me in Heaven every time I come across this video! I appreciate your gift K.C.

@rdm5190 5 лет назад

"They can do a whole lot more" the same phrase we heard when digital synths killed off analog synths but now we all want our analog gear back hence the huge market for remakes&re-released gear. I run a hybrid rig with 3 keyboards linked tomy laptop but find myself reaching for my analog boards more often because of the real user interface...

@broken_radar 4 года назад

I love your video! You are so pleasant to listen to and very helpful. I appreciate your expert opinions on this as well. Please keep doing more.

@MarkHolmes62 9 лет назад

I just bought Mainstage 3 along with Logic pro x. I already had an lp8 collecting dust at home and this video just gave that unit a purpose in life..haha. Great video, great playing...the net need more people like you my brother.

@samsonkirigua 10 лет назад

prettysimplemusic Thanks for sharing this video about Mainstage 3, learnt a lot from this ... new to music but I agree with you Soft Synth really is the way of the future!!!

@MikeyDee503 10 лет назад

i dont know whether to concentrate on u demo-ing the software out or listen to those lovely chords man

@adam872 7 лет назад

I thought that too. They sound fantastic.

@lvd357 4 года назад

I'm gonna transcribe it lol

@obinnammezichukwu9057 3 года назад

Hahahahahahahahahahaha Hagan's😂😂😂... exactly where I am at the moment.

@jayblaze1958 10 лет назад

The wisdom of this whole clip was about "dying empty." That is powerful doc. That is how you stay blessed. Good job. Enjoy all your clips.

@prettysimplemusic 10 лет назад

wow...you caught that subliminal message!!!

@brandoncarter3985 10 лет назад

Wow

@artt8706 9 лет назад

I'm tired of lugging around a MOX8, so I'm more than intrigued by your setup. I've already started pricing all of the hardware you use although I'll probably go with the laptop for portability. I have to say, the first time I watched this video, I had no clue what you were talking about. But since I've done some research, including other software options, I've come back to this and each of the 10 times I've watched I learn something new. Thanks bro, can't wait for Part II.

@byronp24 5 лет назад

AWESOME! 📼 PLEASE KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK /Teaching 👍🏾

@johnpowerssongs 10 лет назад

thanks. i really enjoyed your video...but i really like your sign off the most. "i wanna die empty"....what a beautiful thing to say. so beautiful, it could be a song title. :)

@_inspiritandintruth 6 лет назад

Main stage is incredible. Thank you for the video. Can you do a video on how to create you’re own template and how to add your own sounds?

@UriteAruSunlight 9 лет назад

WWJS, man bro I almost busted into tears when you said you wanted to leave here empty. Thank you for enlighting and inspiring our minds and ways to be and do better. God bless your all, As He Is. chak.

@JVRspoon 10 лет назад

The chords you played sounded so good that I started laughing

@latinkeys1 8 лет назад

thank you. I just heard about this program yesterday. I'm really excited about it! Loved your explanation.

@prettysimplemusic 10 лет назад

We FINALLY have the MainStage "Ultimate Experience" Template and SAMPLES available for download at: www.PrettySimpleMusic.com

@williamarasomwan7324 9 лет назад

I need to redownload the PIN series. Where can I send payment and original receipt?

@prettysimplemusic 9 лет назад

***** No problem, send me your original email and date purchased to support@prettysimplemusic.com

@williamarasomwan7324 9 лет назад

Email forwarded.

@prettysimplemusic 8 лет назад

+William Arasomwan Just checking in to see if you're up and running!!! :)

@prettysimplemusic 8 лет назад

+ZukiBagger Thanks for watching!!! Much love, KC :)

@TonyChungLive 4 года назад

6 years later this is still frequn amazing.

@j.dot_pd9807 4 года назад

Is main stage worth it buying 2020

@berkeleymorrison 4 года назад

@@j.dot_pd9807 why would it change through time wtf :D

@Elivalentinguitar 4 года назад

@@j.dot_pd9807 yes it is its still amazing and its been updated

@j.dot_pd9807 4 года назад

@@Elivalentinguitar ah thanks

@gro6594 4 года назад

@@j.dot_pd9807 yes

@charlesmarkm 10 лет назад

Wonderful tutorial! I have the Roland Fantom motif module and while old, still has great samples... REALLY wish you'd do a tutorial on those chords you play demonstrating the patches! Sweeet! :)

@muddo1 10 лет назад

stay motivated my brother..been a fan from i saw your 4 chord grove years ago. Love for ya way out from da bahamas.

@instrumentalistjade8367 6 лет назад

I agree.. i used mainstage and addictive keys.. but sometimes i still use my rack modules (mks20, motif es rack, jv-2080). Because i notice tha warmer sounds of the real hardware synths.. so in short, depends upon my mood. im a fan of both and i used both.. thanks alot sir for your reviews😀👍🏼 God bless

@TraceyLarvenz 8 лет назад

As an aside, I've really enjoy your playing and voicings. Thanks for posting this. I can't seem to get MS to work without pops and clicks at any acceptable latency level on a brand-new MacBook Pro. Really a drag.

@ralfdittes5765 8 лет назад

Amazing software you helped me to make the right decision for me with a simple super Keyboard Yamaha p45 and my MBP with mainstage Thanks a lot

@jurgenbjansen7574 7 лет назад

Nice!! I was trying to decide between a buying new keyboard or going fully soft synth. I have decided to go soft. Thanks for the demo.

@eoinodunlaing4391 2 года назад

What a lovely touch you have-I'm giving you a big thumbs up Sir.

@NewMacFan 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I currently switched over from using Native Insruments Kontakt directly to use MainStage in order to combine Kontakt Plugins with FM8 and some AUs from apple. It's really interesting to see how different people are using this software and hence how flexible it is. Your approach is more the way I used to have in Kontakt where it loaded every plugin at once and then I could select through the midi channel wich one to user from there. In MainStage I prepared some patches that define one layer on each of my two keyboards. I then build up a set where I reference patches as an alias into the patches I define inside a patch. So I just have to define two buttons that move up and down inside this set and a patch for every song that will come up in a concert.

@BillSundstrom3 7 лет назад

Hi, loving all of your video's. Keep them coming!

@streetbummrj 10 лет назад

I've had my kx8 for years and i love it. Using my ipad and my roland fa76 right now

@leamonstubbs3949 10 лет назад

Thanks bro its been a hassle trying to get musician at my dads church to make the (virtual ) switch but after watching this I'm sharing the knowledge you've giving with such details and examples... and I'm defiantly interested in the Raven Grand that Joint sounds really smooth and wide Thanks for sharing ... - Leamon

@alexisacevedo6121 10 лет назад

Wow this is great! I'm just a beginer but man this souned wonderful and its just perfect for live playing at church. Do you have any more videos about this topic of modern keybord "rig" and how to' videos? Bless you bro!

@brandtreppond2167 5 лет назад

That's an awesome video, I didn't realize how much control virtual instruments can give you on stage

@atonebuilder 2 года назад

Thanks for prestation, the spirit never dies it goes on,, one love ❤

@leebates2561 7 лет назад

My bro....WOWWW!!! This has been a VERY enlightening video! You have ultimately changed my perspective on music performing/creation!!! Hats off to you doc!!! And that revelation at the end..."Die empty"...Gotta preach that one doc! 😂

@mrwillgreen 9 лет назад

You want to "Die Empty" POWERFUL statement!! Respect!!!

@DonyaLane 8 лет назад

Your voicings are beautiful! Great vid!

@jakejacobs126 10 лет назад

Used Logic as a host for years. Upgraded my old version of Main Stage today. Btw..Ravenscroft 275 sounds excellent. As a Ivory user, that says allot.

@liranziv 7 лет назад

Ravenscroft 275 is a part of main stage ?

@jakejacobs126 7 лет назад

Liran Ziv I wish.

@liranziv 7 лет назад

yes i thought i was dreaming

@autotest8193 6 лет назад

now we have spectrosonics keys...try it...

@calvinchong8740 6 лет назад

So why the Mac Mini over a MacBook Pro? You didn’t answer the question...

@sydphi 9 лет назад

Nicely done video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@eltonallenmusic 4 года назад

KC... these sounds aged very well.. I just used this library last Friday !!! Very CPU friendly

@noraadub 10 лет назад

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for being a blessing to us all. I am very much interested in why you would use the mac mini over MacBook pro.

@Harrysound 10 лет назад

It's nice to see someone actually play an instrument for a change. I normally stumble on some wanna be just tapping a swing beat on a drum machine. So lame.

@williamfurner6747 7 лет назад

Enjoy your Green screen set up but not sure if it is green screen but the look is great! I am a finger style guitarist but I love the sounds you make on the key board. I was just passing through thinking MainStage would be good for a electric midi guitar ! So I'm just passing through but great tutorial indeed and such cool playing !

@awat7771 9 лет назад

Thanks, awesome video, keep the videos going...Thank you

@haroldennulat8339 9 лет назад

Thanks. Good intro to MainStage.

@jvogel2466 7 лет назад

Hey ~ I did want to know about your preference to the Mac Mini, which means you'd also have to be carrying around a monitor. Can you please speak to that?

@StingBear 10 лет назад

The LDP controller comes with software that can change the mode of the pads to toggle mode (light on pad turns on/off on press). Might be useful with this setup :)

@martinocando3072 7 лет назад

There is one huge advantage about soft synths vs hardware synths, particularly for me. In my case, I can simply carry my Laptop whenever I go, and just plug in any controller, and I can perform with all my sounds, not having to carry around heavy gear. And with just a Korg nanokontrol, which is super light and small, I can have all the program changers, faders and volume controls on the road.

@trinidadvelasquez1898 2 года назад

Very informative video and a very genuinely nice person. God bless!

@SuperWilliwill 10 лет назад

Man!, that software is off the chain. That Ravens 275 is sweet!

@munkeepilot 8 лет назад

Good video. Just edit that Akai using the included editor and switch the pads to "latching" then you can see at a glance (when performing on a dark stage) which sounds are active without looking at a computer monitor :-)

@JoeyLightfingaz11 9 лет назад

YOU KEEP ME ON TOP OF MY GAME I RECOMMEND YOUR SITE TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW MUSICIANS THX SO MUCH PLUS I HAVE ALL YOUR LESSONS FROM YOUR WEBSITE THX BRO

@prettysimplemusic 9 лет назад

Joey Lightfingaz WOW man... thanks for the support over the years!!! I really appreciate it!!! I also thank you for the kind words of encouragement in the other video comment section!!! Much love Joey and thanks again!!! ;)

@subbbass 10 лет назад

great playing, great sounds! Thanx

@voluntarymusic 10 лет назад

Wow, great video. I haven't been exposed to MainStage before now. Thanks for the introduction ;)

@lewchaney2138 2 года назад

Great demo of Mainstage...

@GS-kq5zh 3 года назад

Thanks sir. I subscribed and will be dropping some questions every now and then.

@edrock26 3 года назад

Thank you, for this excellent advice and information!

@SAIDMUSIC01 9 лет назад

Thanks Sir! This was very helpful!

@JSINGS42 10 лет назад

Even though I don't play I find myself mesmerized by your videos.

@damonsessions9506 7 лет назад

AWESOME!!! IM USING MAINSTAGE BECAUSE OF THIS THANKS A LOT DUDE!!

@johnwilliams2313 4 года назад

I love the chord progressions that you played during this video. Where can I find these? Do you have a video perhaps?

@fullofsmiles2000 9 лет назад

Hi KC, I wanted to know can you do a tutorial on that chord progression that you do when you're going through showing us the sounds you have programmed??? I love that type of "talk" music. I need that in my music life. Definitely great for a lot of things. I'd appreciate it.

@christtemple179 Год назад

Dude you are so on the right track, don’t stop now!

@prettysimplemusic 4 месяца назад

Ah thanks so much my dude!! Much love ☀️💚

@ginosrailpage 7 лет назад

I'm trying to see what Main Stage can do and instead I'm enjoying the music this guy is laying down! Wow, what a great player...

@MikeThaPhilosopher 9 лет назад

Besides the MacBook and the midi devices you have ,what type of cord do you need to connect from your laptop to your midi keyboard and pad ? ***Brand new to this stuff*** 😕. Also how do you get to the feature where main stage lets you stack patches like you were doing in this video ? prettysimplemusic

@steveteare3865 10 лет назад

You forgot to tell us why you use the mac mini - like you promised at the start (unless I missed it), but great demo anyway. Thank you!

@teemusicstuff7950 5 лет назад

Look under the subscibe area. It explains it there.

@praveenraj8194 10 лет назад

that was a great video... can yo make a video on making the connections with the keyboard, controller and mac...

@larryjonson3550 5 лет назад

That’s beautiful playing man. 😀.

@daantemminkpiano 7 лет назад

your chords sound so amazing!

@TheMrdons90 8 лет назад

You should do a tutorial on how to use mainstage, and how you set yours up like that.

@trinidadvelasquez1898 2 года назад

Awesome presntation. Yes very nice chord structure.

@prettysimplemusic 2 года назад

Thanks so much Trinidad!!! I appreciate you!

@nielswil 7 лет назад

I am also into softsynths than the hardware stuff. Bought the UVI Vintage Vault but my pc died. So now i am trying to build myself a vst player.

@pneptun 4 года назад

"if you get a solid computer ..." - it will still crash from time to time :-D I played live with 2 different macs for a couple of years - one was the plasticky white first-gen intel core duo 2, later upgraded to the unibody metal macbook pro. and i still got problems from time to time. not often but let's say one in 80 shows SOME problem would pop up, ranging from "hanging key", to hung plugin, sound card acting up etc... usually a restart would fix that but that's not something you wanna do mid-show. So i switched back to hardware synths for live (on the other hand i go almost 100% soft synths in the studio) One more story for ya - I play in a backing band for a (minor) pop singer here where i live. She has 2 keyboard players, the other guy uses a combination of analog gear and previous-gen macbook pro with a frikin 1100EUR RME Fireface UCX audio interface and guess what - last gig, around second song - a wild latency issue appeared!!! all of his notes were audibly late - looked like he can't play! :-D we laughed our a**s off with the drummer. of course a restart of the whole machine fixed it but there was only enough time for it after like 4 songs that he had to suffer through. so yeah - it's MOSTLY reliable, i'd say around 95-99% but those 1-5% hurt when they come... and if you play more than 100 shows a year, it means that once a year, murphy's law says that it'll be the biggest show of the year, your gear will cause you some rough time.

@kenhimurabr 4 года назад

That's why you should have a second computer as backup ready to go (or even a third one), as the majority of "blockbusters live bands" does.

@TheYoudog 5 лет назад

Sometime has passed since you first posted you were getting away from hardware synth. Are you 100% Controller Keyboards and software synth now?

@smubenesha 6 лет назад

Great stuff K.C

@edrumsense 3 года назад

2 Options for the controller Guy's, you can have 1 midi controller + A cheaper backup Hardware keyboard or if you wish, you can have your standard macbook and an old iphone 6 or SE with nothing else but just Sampletank. That is the nearest thing to real hardware I've tested in terms of stability. Very powerful and very light.

@trabiezzo 9 лет назад

Hey KC, can you break down those chords you are playing here?

@lucamattioni 6 лет назад

I'm a professional playing in venues with huge PA. Nothing wrong with the softsynth virtual instruments but a Rhodes, a Moog , a prophet and many other real things are sonically and dynamically so much better than any virtual you could ever try

@mariamachuca3993 5 лет назад

What if I don't like the sounds? That's the only reason why I'm leaning towards this. I know nothing about live sound.

@BrJD-ii4iv 5 лет назад

Luca Mattioni It also sounds like a pain to hook up computers, move mouses, and the worry of computers clashing etc. You’ve gotta bring your laptop chargers etc. It’s not for me, but I love there’s other options for live sounds.

@dmackiii5534 5 лет назад

You can do a lot more with VST's then any keyboard will ever allow you. I dont mind bringing my macbook and charger with a nice lightweight controller with awesome sounds instead of my Roland RD2000 88 which is wayyyy to heavy to lug around for live performances.

@EvanRobertsmusic 9 лет назад

Nice overlook. Thanks! Convinced me to go for soft pianos instead of hardware. How stable is it live?

@LadyLove747 10 лет назад

Blessings, I love your layout and control function. Would you please be willing to help by doing a tutorial on how you mapped and assigned the "AKAI LPD8" setup in MainStage... And possibly having a templet to purchase? I'm having a very difficult time the with it. :( #allmostgaveup.

@danielkinney9407 9 лет назад

Can you do a video to teach that First set of Chords you used at the beginning ? That was awesome and I would love to learn that.

@timschrock 7 лет назад

This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I'm wondering what keyboard controller you're using there.

@ashokjoy9309 3 года назад

really excellent song dear brother

@GladsonMusonda 9 лет назад

Hi KC! Love your stuff. I've actually bought the PLY & the PIN series. I just can't find the template for MainStage... Any ideas?

@rolandgerard6064 6 лет назад

I like to work with software instrument, especially with a daw, however, i like to work only with a workstation like the Motif XF or the Kronos to compose. You can focus on the music and the creation, 1 keyboard, 1 session at the time.

@kenhimurabr 4 года назад

Learn to create with pen and paper and you'll be amazed with the results.

@joshuamarango4027 10 лет назад

prettysimplemusic Hi Kevin, can you show us how you achieved that layout you have and how to really use this software?.. thumbs up, great tutorial!! subbed!

@MrSixxbass 4 года назад

This is great Stuff !! Thank You .

@jeffpolanco604 4 года назад

Good review- you just convinced me- im getting mainstage-

@AnonKeys Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Great video!

@prettysimplemusic 5 месяцев назад

It truly is my pleasure! Thanks so much for watching, much love! ☀️💚

@joejohnson2814 3 года назад

I love this chord progression, can you break it down for us?

@Rudigervocals 2 года назад

Thank you awesome video . Even better now with the new M1 macs.

@chadbierman8058 6 лет назад

Thank you so much, sir, for the review! God bless you and peace be with you! †

@kingdomkeys06 8 лет назад

KC, just downloaded Mainstage 3. Totally new to this and trying to get this connected thru my Roland Fantom G. Using a Macbook Pro.

@kevinpsalms 8 лет назад

+kingdomkeys06 you should be able to go straight from the usb in your fantom to the usb on the macbook pro....

@iiKyMaNi 10 лет назад

How do you ensure your sounds aren't clipping? I noticed you've forgone setting up the meters. I'd like to have a way to ensure that cranking knob full won't clip the track.

@Pglarsen 6 лет назад

Dude, you're so personable and easy to listen to. I mean Sir, sir.

@blessedep7 10 лет назад

Wonderful post! Do you own Machfive UVI or Kontakt? Will I need the full versions for that Raven Piano? Also is that chord breakdown on the play like you series?

@curt300s 4 года назад

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

@AaronDuckFish 7 лет назад

That's some beautiful playing. What are those harmonies?

@dsha2006 6 лет назад

Nice video. It's been a while since you made it. We just got a Rise 49 by Roli an am considering using Mainstage for live gigs with the Rise? Any experience with that? Even though may say to use the Roli instruments as an additional device, we are going to try it a our main instrument (for my wife) and also supplement it with Roli Lightpad M to add some beats. Love to hear your thoughts as I have a large learning curve helping her get started. She has been just singing and playing a Roland full length weighted for 10 years. No software of effects. So this is a big change.

@metroboy395 9 лет назад

Hey I really appreciate this video. Question, what softsynth VSTs or AUs are you using? The sounds you have are very rich (especially that powergrand).